An Act relative to the position of treasurer-collector in the town of Berkley
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the town of Berkley, Massachusetts, to appoint its own treasurer-collector. Currently, the town relies on a regional arrangement for this position. This legislation seeks to give Berkley direct control over this municipal role. The bill has been approved by the General Court and signed into law as Chapter 44 of the Acts of 2025.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Berkley to appoint its own treasurer-collector.
- Replaces the current regional arrangement for the treasurer-collector position.
- The bill was presented by Representatives Norman Orrall and Senator Kelly Dooner.
- The bill was referred to the Municipalities and Regional Government committee.
- The bill was reported favorably by the House committee.
- The bill was passed by the House and Senate.
- The bill was signed into law by the Governor.
Who is affected
- Town of Berkley, Massachusetts
- Residents of Berkley
- Municipal officials in Berkley
Notable changes
- Shifts authority for the treasurer-collector position from a regional arrangement to the town of Berkley.
- Establishes a direct appointment process for the position within Berkley.
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Primary sponsor
Norman J. Orrall
Cosponsors
Norman J. Orrall
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